Overview
LA COUNTY SANITATION DIST (CALABASAS) is an operational landfill in Agoura, California, serving Los Angeles County. It manages municipal solid waste under state and federal regulations.
LA COUNTY SANITATION DIST (CALABASAS) is a landfill facility located at 5200-300 Lost Hills Rd in Agoura, California. Operated by the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, it serves the greater Los Angeles region, one of the most populous areas in the United States. The facility is classified under NAICS 562212 for solid waste landfills and is currently operational. As a landfill in California, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. California also has stringent state-level regulations, including the California Integrated Waste Management Act and the state's methane emissions standards. Landfills of this scale typically employ gas collection and control systems to mitigate methane emissions and may generate electricity from captured landfill gas. The facility plays a critical role in managing the solid waste generated by millions of residents in Los Angeles County. Its environmental significance includes the management of leachate to protect groundwater and the implementation of gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The landfill's proximity to the Santa Monica Mountains and surrounding communities requires careful operational controls to minimize odors, traffic, and other community impacts.
Environmental context
The landfill is located in the semi-arid Mediterranean climate of Southern California, where water resources are scarce and groundwater protection is critical. Leachate management is a key environmental concern, as the facility must prevent contamination of local aquifers. Landfill gas, primarily methane, is collected and either flared or used for energy generation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The site's proximity to residential areas in Agoura and nearby communities necessitates strict odor control and traffic management to minimize community impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 5200-300 Lost Hills Rd in Agoura, California, within Los Angeles County.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, it accepts non-hazardous household and commercial waste from Los Angeles County.
Landfills in the US, including this one, are required to install gas collection and control systems under the Clean Air Act. Captured methane is often flared or used to generate electricity.
The facility operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and California's state solid waste regulations, including the California Integrated Waste Management Act.
Landfills in California must manage leachate to protect groundwater, control methane emissions, and minimize community impacts such as odor and traffic. Many also implement landfill gas-to-energy projects.
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